Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
40 Laws St
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 (1 still open) and 1 Committee of Adjustment file on record for this address.
Building permits
Every permit the City lists for this address since 2017, and any still open from before, newest first.
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear basement addition, a rear two-storey addition, and a third-storey addition and interior alteration to the existing dwelling.
Applied Aug 28, 2023 · issued Oct 24, 2023 · completed Jun 27, 2024 · Permit 23 178036 HVA
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear basement addition, a rear two-storey addition, and a third-storey addition and interior alteration to the existing dwelling.
Applied Jul 21, 2023 · issued Oct 24, 2023 · Permit 23 178036 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear basement addition, a rear two-storey addition, and a third-storey addition and interior alteration to the existing dwelling.
Applied Jul 21, 2023 · issued Oct 24, 2023 · completed Jun 27, 2024 · Permit 23 178036 PLB
Committee of Adjustment
This address's applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment since 2017, and any still open. A minor variance asks for a small exception to the zoning by-law, such as a little more height or a smaller setback; a consent divides a lot or grants an easement.
- Closed
Minor variance · R addition
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear basement addition, a rear two-storey addition, and a third-storey addition with a rear third floor balcony.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jul 13, 2022)
Filed Apr 5, 2022 · File A0393/22TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
9 storeys · 87 homes · Mixed use
310 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 7, 2021
- Approved
11 storeys · 128 homes · Mixed use
360 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 29, 2021
- Approved
70 homes · Residential
440 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Mar 1, 2023
- Approved
5 storeys · 15 homes · Mixed use
450 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Aug 24, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
48 Laws St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of the land for the purpose of a lot addition and to maintain existing easements/rights-of-way.
30 m away · filed Jun 4, 2026 · Approved
487 Clendenan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition with a ground floor deck and stairs, and a rear third storey terrace (above the existing second storey). The existing rear basement walkout will be demolished.
180 m away · filed Apr 16, 2026 · Approved
15 Laws St · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way.
100 m away · filed Jan 29, 2026 · Application withdrawn
107 St John's Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new rear detached ancillary building (containing one parking space and an attached storage room with separate access) abutting Lane South Saint Johns East Fairview, in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling. The existing rear garage will be demolished.
230 m away · filed Aug 26, 2025 · Approved
237 Evelyn Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (two-car garage with a washroom), in the rear yard. The existing ancillary building (garage and shed), at the north limits of the site, will be demolished.
140 m away · filed May 22, 2025 · Approved
405 Clendenan Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey semi-detached dwellings into a day nursery. There will be play areas in the rear yard. The existing ancillary building (shed) will be maintained and unaltered.
220 m away · filed Apr 9, 2025 · Approved
25 St John's Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached commercial building by constructing a complete third storey addition, a rear second storey addition (with a rear outdoor patio), and rear exterior stairs leading to the second and third floors. The existing rear second storey rooftop deck will be demolished. The existing commercial use will remain. There will be a total of four residential dwelling units on the lot.
190 m away · filed Jun 12, 2024 · Approved
239 Evelyn Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing rear additions to the first, second, and third levels with a rear ground floor deck. The ancillary building (attached garage to the abutting garage at 237 Evelyn Avenue) in the rear yard, will be maintained and unaltered.
130 m away · filed Apr 29, 2024 · Approved
From the City of Toronto’s open data: building permits (active, and cleared since 2017), Committee of Adjustment applications and address points, this record updated Sep 29, 2026, and the development sites from its Development Applications data. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Construction cost estimates and contractors’ names are left out on purpose, and nothing here names an owner.